There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Budapest route
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Budapest, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Budapest route
The Shanghai — Budapest route shows a classic seasonal pattern: prices rise, peak, then fall again. Knowing this, you can pick a more affordable time to fly.
Prices rise from December 2026 to April 2027 (+51%), then decline from November 2026 to December 2026 (9%). The cheapest tickets are in December 2026–January 2027 (averaging $317), while the priciest are in April 2027–May 2027 ($451).
For savings, plan your flight for December 2026–January 2027 — you could save up to 30%. Try to avoid April 2027–May 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 17%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Budapest ranges from $307 (December 2026) to $465 (April 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $375–$775.
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Shanghai — Budapest
12/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $504
Shanghai — Budapest
12/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $505
Shanghai — Budapest
03/27/2027
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $522
Shanghai — Budapest
11/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $531
Shanghai — Budapest
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $796
Shanghai — Budapest
11/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $480
Shanghai — Budapest
11/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $481
Shanghai — Budapest
11/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $485
Shanghai — Budapest
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $502
Shanghai — Budapest
12/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $502
starting at $480
starting at $327
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More than 9 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Budapest, including Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, AirAsia X, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, SCAT, Gulf Air, and China Eastern Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $327, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Budapest according to data for the last 48 hours costs $327
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Budapest is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Budapest can be found flying in these months: December, January, November.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Budapest start from 15 hours 5 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Budapest: Shanghai Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Budapest departs on 12/06/2026, is operated by Hainan Airlines and costs $327
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Budapest departs on 12/07/2026, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $747
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Budapest takes 15h 5m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Budapest is 8345km (5174 miles). There are 9 direct flights from Shanghai to Budapest. The time difference between Shanghai and Budapest is 7h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:25 AM
